On the evening of July 16th, many parts of the world will be able to watch a partial eclipse of the full Moon. See who’s in luck!
Astronomy
Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!
An asteroid nearly a mile wide is expected to pass by Earth this holiday weekend. Should we be nervous? Who can see it? We have the details…
Nope. Totally fake. April Fool! But April’s full Pink Moon is coming! Learn about that here.
We hear the words “equinox” and “solstice” at the turn of each season. But what exactly do these words mean? Are they the same thing? We explain.
Balance a broom? Stand an egg on end? We separate fact from fiction when it comes to the moment that marks the spring season. How many of these do you believe?
Ready to be an official eclipse observer? Report what you see during the different phases of the upcoming total lunar eclipse. No special equipment necessary!
Get ready for a midwinter celestial treat—a spectacular total lunar eclipse will be visible by nearly 3 billion people worldwide on January 20. Learn when and where to watch!
Dazzling Venus will be shining at its greatest brilliancy this week—even outshining Sirius. Learn where and when to spot it.
On Sunday night, the brightest comet of the year will pass close to Earth. How close is close? Will you be able to see it? We have the details…
Uh oh. It’s Black Friday AND a full Moon. What does that mean for holiday shopping, should you be concerned? We explain.
Helpful Hint…
Try adding a small amount of cooking oil onto the pine sap-covered area. The oil should cover all of the pine sap. Rub for a minute or more. The sap should loosen enough to wash away. Repeat if necessary.
If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1919, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
